Classification of Surfaces
Publication Date
Spring 4-22-2026
College
College of Sciences & Mathematics
Department
Math and Computer Science, Department of
Student Level
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor
Adam Cartisano
Presentation Type
Talk/Oral
Summary
The classification of surfaces states that every compact, connected surface is homeomorphic to a standard model determined by its orientability, genus, and number of boundary components. We will explore how these topological features influence the Euler characteristic.
Recommended Citation
Meraz, Stephanie, "Classification of Surfaces" (2026). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 835.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/835
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